Take A Breather: SpaFest At CarFest Brings Wellness To The Fast Lane

A Weekend of Wellness Within CarFest’s Family-Focused Celebration 

Hampshire, UK – 21st January, 2025 – SpaFest, the UK’s leading gathering of wellness experts, advocates, and health professionals, returns to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire, this August Bank Holiday weekend (22nd-24th). As part of CarFest presented by bp pulse, SpaFest brings tens of thousands of visitors an immersive wellness experience alongside the UK’s largest family fundraising festival. 

From physical and mental health to emotional and spiritual well-being, SpaFest provides a space to learn from leading experts and engage in transformative wellness practices. 

One of the main attractions is The SpaFest Stage, featuring discussions on male mental health, teen anxiety, menopause, gut health, and much more. Hosted by Kay Ribeiro, this year’s exceptional lineup includes renowned speakers such as Dr. Megan Rossi, Kirsty Gallagher, and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. 

"I'm delighted to be back at SpaFest this year. It's such a special, relaxed space where we explore what makes us healthy and well,” says Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. "Wellness is not just about nutrition and exercise; it's about creating moments that make us truly happy. That's why returning to the festival is always a joy." 

For those seeking more personal connections, The Inspiration Hub offers intimate talks, including one from wellness expert Bianca Errigo, founder of HumanOS, who’ll be sharing her journey and discussing the transformative power of workplace wellness. 

Relaxation and mindfulness take centre stage at The Studio, which offers breathing, stretching, and fitness classes for all levels, alongside activities like tapping sessions and sound bathing. Guests can also unwind at The Oasis, a calming space with arts and crafts to help manage stress. The curated SpaFest Marketplace offers the latest in health and beauty innovations, perfect for discovering new products and indulging in retail therapy. 

CarFest, founded by Virgin Radio’s Chris Evans, celebrates its 13th year as the ultimate family festival. Combining music, motors, food, and wellness, it spans 500 acres and features unique content-rich festivals, including FoodFest, KidsFest, RetroFest, StarFest, and CarFest. 

This year’s Main Stage lineup promises unforgettable performances from the likes of Madness, Travis, Tom Walker, Seasick Steve, Squeeze, The Lightning Seeds, and festival favourite Rick Parfitt Jnr. 

Beyond the fun, CarFest has a meaningful mission. As the UK’s largest family fundraising festival, it dedicates 10% of every ticket sale and 100% of its profits to children’s charities. Over the years, the festival has raised millions, and last year raised £1.26 million for its charity partners, turning laughter and joy into life-changing support for children. In 2025, CarFest will be supporting BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, and others. 

This, however, is just the beginning - sign up to the festival's newsletter today to be the first to know when new names are announced! 

Tickets are on sale now at www.carfest.org. 

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Editors notes

About CarFest 

CarFest is the brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans. Featuring an incredible combination of cars, food, live music and family entertainment, the inaugural weekend event was staged at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire in August 2012. 

Fundraising details: All profits from CarFest, including a percentage of the price of each ticket, will be donated to UK children’s charities.  

·       BBC Children in Need (a charity registered in England and Wales under number 802052 and in Scotland under number SC039557) will receive 50% of the total funds raised.  

·       The following six charities will each receive 7% of the total funds raised:  

o   Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust (Registered Charity No.1096491 in England & Wales and SCO44013 in Scotland) 

o   Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity (Registered Charity No. 1070532)  

o   Starlight Children’s Foundation (Registered Charity No.1062559 in England & Wales and SC039757 in Scotland)  

o   Teenage Cancer Trust (Registered Charity No.1062559 in England & Wales and SC039757)  

o   Young Epilepsy (Registered Charity No. Charity 311877 in England & Wales).  

·       Local Hampshire based hospice, Naomi's House & Jacksplace (Registered Charity No.1002832), will receive 2% of funds.  

·       The remaining 6% will be donated to a number of other charities that will be confirmed over the coming months, including charities local to CarFest event sites.  

2025 HEADLINE PARTNER: bp pulse 

bp pulse is bp’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business. It is one of the leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks in the UK and operates one of the largest number of sites with ultra-fast charging in Germany. 

Focused on fast, reliable charging, bp pulse is rolling out charge points to consumers wherever they need them: destination, on-the-go and bp forecourts. 

EV charging is one of the key growth engines driving bp's transformation to an integrated energy company. The company aims to grow its network of public EV charging points by 2030 to over 100,000 worldwide. 

bp’s here for your travel needs – mostly with petrol and diesel – but bp pulse already has over 3000 rapid and ultra-fast charging points 

2025 FEATURE PARTNERS 

• CarFest is supported by a number of key partners: 
• Cuisinart is the Official Food Experiences Partner incorporating The Chef’s Stage, The Kitchen Table and The Cook’s Companion 
• Napoleon Grills is sponsor of The Big BBQ Cookout 
• Timothy Taylor’s is the Official Beer Partner and hosts the BarFest Arms at the festival 
• Prestige Flowers is the Official Floral Partner and Sponsor of The Designer Village   
• Protyre Autocare is the Official Track, Paddock & Driver’s Lounge Partner
• Westcourt Retreat is the Official Premium Lounge Partner 

SUPPORTED BY: 

• Aspall is the Official Cider Partner 
• Domaine Des Jeanne is the Official Wine Partner 
• Staropramen is the Official Lager Partner 
• Village Hotels is the Official Hotel Partner 
• Virgin Radio UK is the Official Media Partner 
• Nirvana Spa is the Inspiration Hub Partner